Scanning Electron Microscope

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Scanning Electron Microscope Definition

An electron microscope that scans the surface of a sample with a beam of electrons and detects the interaction of the electrons with the atoms on the surface to produce a topographical image of the sample.

Scanning Electron Microscope Synonyms

Scanning Electron Microscope, SEM

Terms in Scanning Electron Microscope category

Focused Ion Beam Scanning Electron Microscope